About
Hello! I’m Hilary Tillin – the name behind Jocale Design. I am an Artisan Jewellery Designer specialising in Sterling Silver Jewellery. Whilst British born, I now live and work in Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia.
How did it all begin?
I have always enjoyed making things, but with a full time career in IT, I only started making jewellery in 2009 – once my three children were past their somewhat full on toddler years! Jewellery making soon became a great passion.
My Work
Everything that you see here is individually designed and made by me. I am fortunate enough to have a home studio where I love working with sterling silver and discovering new ways to create gorgeous, unique pieces of jewellery that I hope you will love to wear.
I am curious about our unique sense of place, what we are drawn to and how this makes us feel. In my current work I am exploring how to capture my inner response to what I notice in the landscape around me and use this to inspire my jewellery designs. This enables me to create totally unique pieces that will last for generations to come.
Education & Training
2010 Lampwork Bead Making with Julie Fountain, Malvern, UK
2015 Introduction to Silversmithing, Brisbane Institute of Art, Brisbane, Australia
2016 Beginners Silversmithing Course, The Goldsmiths School, Brisbane, Australia
2017 – 2018 Silversmithing Construction Course, The Goldsmiths School, Brisbane, Australia
2019 Silversmithing Vocational Certificate, The Goldsmiths School, Brisbane, Australia
2023 Essence of Identity – Masterclass with Donna Watson, Fibre Arts Take Two, Australia
2024 Sensing Place – A Material Response with Debbie Lyddon, Fibre Arts Take Two, Australia
Exhibition History
2015 Metcalfe Gallery, Brisbane Institute of Art, Brisbane, Australia
2016 RAW natural born artists Showcase, Brisbane, Australia
2016 The Goldsmith School Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia
2017 Etsy Made Local Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia
2019 The Goldsmiths School Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia
2022 Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Christmas Art Fair, Stanthorpe, Australia
2023 Granite Belt Art Trail, Stanthorpe, Australia
Awards & Recognition
2019 Vocational Course Certificate of Achievement, The Goldsmiths School, Brisbane, Australia
2019 Excellence Award, ThemGoldsmiths School, Brisbane, Australia
2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize Finalist, Stanthorpe, Australia
Press & Publications
Stiration Bead Wavy Necklace, Soda Lime Times, 2016
Hilary Tillin in Her Studio, Creative Beading Magazine, 2013
UK Glass Bead Making Journal, 2010
Memberships
Borderline Regional Arts Association
The Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia, Queensland Chapter
Welcome to my website – Come on in and take a look at my work.
If you would like to know more please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.